Transformations: Leading ChangeMarch 1-3, 2018 | Clemson, SC

The program in Women’s Leadership at Clemson University was pleased to host the 2018 SEWSA Annual Conference. The theme for the conference was “Transformations: Leading Change” as we hoped to capture a unique moment in our history marked by a resurgence of activism and the need for new theoretical and practical transformations of our cultural, political, and economic landscape.

Events like the 2017 Women’s March on Washington and the Day Without an Immigrant signify the potential for transformation in our current political climate. As we gathered in Clemson, we reflected critically on the opportunities of this moment and drew insight and inspiration from past transformations of communities and institutions. Where do we see space for progressive leadership, and how might our notions of feminist leadership need to change? How do we more fully realize intersectionality and radical inclusiveness? How do we reconcile our ideals with practical and institutional constraints?

Proposals considered a wide range of theories and practices of transformation. All disciplines, methodologies, and styles of presentation were welcomed, and from scholars at all levels. Suggested presentation topics included (but were not limited to):